Chongqing · Zhangjiajie · Xi’an

Peaks, rivers & ancient empires

From the neon of Chongqing to the soaring peaks of Zhangjiajie.

Private journey

The journey

A thoughtfully paced starting point for your private journey. Explore the day-by-day plan below, then tell us what matters most to you. We’ll confirm your dates, accommodation, transport, guide and final price in a personal proposal.

Journey length12 days
Travel stylePrivate journey
Destinations3
01Chongqing02Zhangjiajie03Xi’an

Planned experiences

Day by day

01Day 1Arrive in Chongqing

Airport welcome and hotel transfer. Settle into a four-star stay in Chongqing.

02Day 2River-city perspectives

Yangtze River Cableway, Huguang Guild Hall and Eling Second Factory. An evening two-river cruise is optional.

03Day 3The rhythm of Chongqing

Liziba monorail, Ciqikou, Beicang Cultural Street, Guanyinqiao and Jiefangbei.

04Day 4By rail to Zhangjiajie

High-speed train from Chongqing. Station transfer, hotel check-in and free time.

05Day 5Among the sandstone pillars

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park: Yuanjiajie, Tianzi Mountain and Four Gates Stream. Stay in Wulingyuan.

06Day 6Streams and a mountain gateway

Golden Whip Stream and Tianmen Mountain. Stay in Zhangjiajie or Wulingyuan.

07Day 7Old towns, new perspectives

Tusi City, Furong Town and Fenghuang. Spend the night in Fenghuang.

08Day 8From western Hunan to Xi’an

Visit a Miao village, then transfer to Zhangjiajie airport for the flight to Xi’an. Arrival transfer to your hotel.

09Day 9Stories of ancient Chang’an

Xi’an Museum, Daxingshan Temple, Yongxingfang, a shadow-puppet performance, Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square and Great Tang All Day Mall.

10Day 10Face to face with the Qin dynasty

Terracotta Army, pottery-figure making, a Qinling XR experience and the Xi’an Eternal Love performance.

11Day 11Along the old city walls

Xi’an City Wall, Camel Bell Legend performance and Huaxia Cultural Tourism Resort.

12Day 12Until next time

Airport transfer for your departing international flight.

The finer details

A clear, personal proposal

Your personal proposal will itemize accommodation, transfers, guides, admission tickets and meals. Only the services listed as included in the confirmed proposal form part of your booking. Optional activities are quoted separately.

International flights, visas, travel insurance, personal purchases and any service not expressly included in your proposal are not included in the displayed starting price. Domestic flight and rail arrangements must be confirmed in your proposal.

More moments along the way

Good to know

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a starting point, not a fixed group departure. Tell us your interests, dates and preferred pace, and we will prepare a tailored proposal.

Is this the final price?

The displayed amount is a starting reference in USD. Dates, group size, hotel category, child ages and availability can affect the final quote. No payment is requested until you accept your proposal.

How do deposits and cancellation work?

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